That's 73 turnovers and at $200 per cleaning, we're at $14,600 for the year. $400 a month for utilities, $500 for misc expenses like toiletries, maintenance/repairs, landscaping etc. $150 a month for insurance (this might be low?).

Is it my responsibility to do a demolition/clean up then sell the land?

Some investors might also offer a flat fee, anywhere from $1,000 to $5,000, if it’s a smaller deal or if the realtor’s involvement was minimal beyond bringing the opportunity to you.You can negotiate based on how much work the realtor did (e.g., facilitating the deal, negotiations, etc.).

I have not purchased any occupied properties because the risks involved seem too high.

Some of our Tennessee cleaning and maintenance teams have been impacted as they live in Cocke County which Collin H. mentioned above has been devastated by floods and knocking out their water system.

I agree, but Vail is not involved.

Could help you afford a larger/nicer property while still giving you a clean living/ownership structure.

How much involvement are you looking to have?  

I was hoping to structure a deal that involves paying the seller every month and then a balloon payment in 5 years (when I can get an 80% LTV cash out refinance to put a mortgage on the property without having to put any money down because I'll have built up at least 20%).

See if they can run the cutter through there and clean it out.